In recent years, the proliferation of conspiracy theories amid escalating climate disasters and their aftermath has become an alarming trend.
During the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season in the United States, misinformation and disinformation regarding Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton proliferated on social media, falsely claiming that they were “geo-engineered” and intentionally targeted at predominantly Republican regions. Such blatant falsehoods not only incited confusion and toxic online discourse but also hindered relief and recovery initiatives.
As wildfires persist in Los Angeles, Americans are once again witnessing a flood of rumours, half-truths and conspiracy theories.
